Inked, Caffeinated, and Slightly Crooked

Inked, Caffeinated, and Slightly Crooked, Tammy didn’t mean to become a stamping rebel.
In fact, she didn’t wake up one morning, pull on her “STAMP HAPPENS” t-shirt, and declare war on precision and Pinterest perfection.

Nope—Tammy was lured in like the rest of us…

A casual invite to a “relaxing card class.” A coupon burning a hole in her pocket.
A friend who swore this hobby is cheaper than therapy (spoiler: it’s not, but it’s way more colorful).
Four hours later, Tammy had ink on her elbow, adhesive on her jeans, and a gleam in her eye.

She was hooked.

These days, Tammy rocks her orange sneakers, a denim jacket with glitter in every pocket, and a tote bag that reads “Crafting is My Cardio.” Her stamping style? Bold, colorful, slightly chaotic—and full of personality.

Tammy represents every creative spirit who’s ever tried to line up a sentiment just right, only to declare, “Eh, it’s rustic.”
She’s the queen of trying new techniques, laughing at her mistakes, and powering through with caffeine, paper, and sheer determination.

Inked, Caffeinated, and Slightly Crooked: Tammy’s Cardmaking Origin Story

Let’s be clear—Tammy is not a perfectionist!

Her trimmer has a mind of its own. Her clear blocks disappear like socks in the dryer.
And yet, every project she makes carries that undeniable rebel flair—because crafting, for

Tammy, isn’t about being perfect.
She’s about being bold.

Tammy kicks off the weekend with a bang—every Friday. Showing up, glue gun blazing, ready to share what she’s created, what unexpected object is now permanently attached to her desk, and how she wrestled her latest crafty challenge. No holding back, no sugarcoating—just honest, hilarious, inky adventures straight from the front lines of cardmaking. It’s your weekly fix of inspiration, laughs, and “oh yep, I’ve done that too” moments. No tickets, no pressure—just bring your coffee and a sense of humor!

Whether she’s finessing a fun fold (with varying degrees of success), wrestling with embossing powder, or talking herself into just one more ink pad, Tammy’s adventures are here to inspire, entertain, and remind you:

You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to play.

I’d like to welcome to Tammy’s world!

It’s messy. It’s magical. And it’s got just enough snark to keep things interesting.

Grab your coffee, your favorite adhesive, and let’s get a little inky together.

Can you relate to Tammy’s first crafty mess?
Maybe your trimmer’s gone rogue too, or your first stamping attempt ended with ink in questionable places?
Drop a comment below and share your funniest beginner moment—I promise Tammy (and I) will feel way less alone. Let’s laugh, learn, and get a little crooked together!

Until we meet again,

Judi